Catapult
Name: ________________________ Teacher: ___________________

Title: ____________________________


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Following Directions
Student followed FEW of the required guidelines for the catapult.
Student followed SOME of the required guidelines for the catapult.
Student followed MOST of the required guidelines for the catapult.
Student followed ALL required guidelines; sketch was presented, design included fulcrum and base, catapult was created, only given materials were used and all materials were incorporated.
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Practicality
Students created a catapult that failed to work and could not compete in ANY of the challenges.
Students created a catapult that was able to complete FEW of the challenges.
Students created a working catapult that was able to complete MOST of the challenges.
The student created a working catapult that was able to compete in ALL three challenges; distance, height and reliability.
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Creativity & Overall Look & Effort
Student did not show any creativity throughout process. Their machine looked sloppy and/or poor planning and effort were reflected.
Student created a machine that showed little creativity. Planning, testing and effort were weak.
Student showed creativity in creating their machine. Time planning and effort were reflected.
Student created an extremely unique design for their catapult. Their machine had an overall good look. Time planning, effort and good testing were reflected.
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Cooperation
Student did not work well with team and/or failed to contribute ideas or be a part of constriction.
Student struggled to work with their team and be an active participant.
Student worked well with his or her team and contributed ideas.
Student worked well with his or her team, contributed ideas, managed time well and was essential in the building of the catapult.
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